So my partner for the last 3+ years asked of me on Facebook to affirm his relationship to me. I did it, but only to not offend him. I'm second doubting it, not because of him... but because I'm not so sure with my first and last name (as is on facebook) anybody should know that much personal shit about me. I've never had a job where anyone could
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I don't think you have to make your life into some martyrdom against homophobia. You shouldn't have to publicize your sexuality and open yourself up to hardship from bigots for some imaginary collectivist solidarity. Just stick up for yourself when the fight comes to your door, and speak up to defend the rights of the smallest minority--the individual.
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You'll have to love you partner a little harder to make up for the lack of a public statement, and maybe give him password access to your FB if it's more of a need to demonstrate trust...
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I so agree with everything you're saying, but your view is not one I know to be factual in my life, because no matter how correct it is, unabated hatred/disgust/discrimination has been directed at me before (regardless of right/wrong/ or any rationale), and it outrages me to think no level of intelligence or positive feedback on my part can change it with some of the fucking dolts out there.
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